E.W. Scripps/Tulsa Names David Abel VP/GM

November 12, 2015 at 3:29 AM (PT)

E.W. SCRIPPS/TULSA has tapped APEX BROADCASTING/CHARLESTON AND HILTON HEAD, SC VP/GM DAVID ABEL as its new VP/GM. The cluster includes Country KVOO, Top 40 KHTT, Classic Hits KBEZ, Classic Country KXBL and Talk KFAQ-A.

"DAVID's broadcast and digital experience, as well as his strong leadership track record, makes him a great fit with SCRIPPS and our TULSA team," said VP/Radio STEVE WEXLER. "I'm thrilled to welcome him to our company."

ABEL said, "I'm honored to lead the TULSA radio team forward and to become part of a broadcast group that shares the same core values I do. I especially look forward to the opportunities to work closely with our sister TV station, KJRH-TV, to partner on projects that benefit our audiences, our advertisers and the TULSA community." ABEL will be in the house beginning MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd.